Steve Alten’s Post

Episode nine of my fortnightly writing update is here! Click the link to read more on my writing and publishing journey over the past two weeks.

I've poured my heart and soul into creating “To Write It Right” for more than 12 months, and the journey has been nothing short of magical. This course will be life-changing for anyone who signs into it. Picture this: Once upon a time, in a world filled with aspiring writers like yourself, I found myself trapped in the clutches of writer's block, self-doubt, and the whims of editors & agents who rejected my writing multiple times. The frustration and the self-doubt was suffocating. But instead of giving up, I decided to embark on a quest to conquer the elusive art of writing, and got my work published successfully. The books surrounding me are proof! Cut to the present, and "To Write It Right" is born. TWIR is not just an educational course; it's a lifeline for anyone who's ever dared to write, then stared at a blank page, grappling with the words that refused to flow, struggling to get their work published. Ready to write & publish your first book? Type “YES!” in the comments. #booklovers #publishingtips #writingtips #writingcommunity

My husband 🟦 Byron Edgington poured  his heart and soul into creating the “To Write It Right” on-line course for more than 12 months. Now the journey begins. His course will be life-changing for any aspiring writer who signs into it.   Picture this: Once upon a time, in a world filled with aspiring writers like yourself, Byron found himself trapped in theclutches of writer's block, self-doubt, and the whims of editors & agents who rejected his writing multiple times.   The frustration and the self-doubt were suffocating. But instead of giving up, he decided to embark on a quest to conquer the elusive art of writing, and got his work published successfully. The books surrounding him in the pictureare proof!   Cut to the present, and "To Write It Right" basic on-line course is born. TWIR is not just an educational course; it's a lifeline for anyone who's ever dared to write, then stared at a blank page, grappling with the words that refused to flow, struggling to get their work published. 🟦 Byron Edgington's course is coming very soon. Take advantage of his acquired wisdom and expertise. You'll be glad you did! Ready to write & publish your first book? Type “YES!” in the comments. #booklovers #publishingtips #writingtips #writingcommunity

Check out my latest post and follow my progress of 31 Days of Writing

"One person can make a difference & every person should try." -JFK, Jr. Those who sit down to speak-up on paper are the change agents. Writers are the only reason we have films, poems and books that revolutionize reality. All it takes is one new idea to change only everything. Sharing your pivotal story from the past 5 years IS important. Getting it out there is what the Transformational Writing Weekend and Publishing Experience is all about. Your courage is contagious - Will join us in the movement that is the Rattled Awake Anthology Series ? Be the difference you were born to make.🙏✨ 👉https://lnkd.in/efpyNajj

Writers are visionaries, creators, explorers...adventurers. Imagine if every visionary in history judged each misstep to the point of paralysis. Where would our space program be? Where would the field of medicine be? Technology? Science? That is in effect what you do to yourself when you judge your work, especially in the early stages. Your best work lies beneath the garbage. You have to get that crap out on paper so that the great stuff can emerge. It's a process. As one of my students so brilliantly put it, "Saying that you can't write, that your work is awful in the early stages, is like shoving a handful of flour in your mouth and saying that you don't like cake." Be patient with yourself. Your genius lies just below that layer of awful. Genius is elusive. It hides. It waits to be discovered after you harvest the crap. That is the nature of genius. https://lnkd.in/gzbM_fYm #CalliopeWritingCoach #writinginspiration #supportingwriters #writeon #writingcommunity #writingcommunityofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writersgonnawrite #amwriting #ReadyToWriteNow

You don’t have to have 2 hours (or even 30 minutes a day) to write a novel. HABIT over big numbers will get you to the finish line Every. Time. The trick is in creating a writing journey that FITS YOU, instead of bending/breaking you to fit it. (That’s a huge part of Fiction Expedition, btws… along with writing the novel, building your confidence and resilience, and getting the best support from the most incredible humans and writers ever!!!!) If you want mentorship and community to finish an actual manuscript and have a blast doing it, hit me up in the comments. (Founder’s pricing is in effect until 12/1.) Otherwise, be on the lookout for the Sustainable Writing Guide!!! ✨HOW TO SEIZE YOUR DREAM AND WRITE A NOVEL WITH ONLY 15 MINUTES A DAY (AND STAY HAPPY)✨ This is the little black dress of fiction writing!!! Every writer should have one. 😂 So excited to share it with you!!!! #amwriting #fixtionexpedition #sustainablecreativity #fictionwriting #creativejourney #writetip

Grand rising aspiring authors! 🪄Every feel like if you had the ability to create the world and life you wanted you would just do it. Well, there is no magic spell on creating the life you want and the story you want to write is truly possible! 🪄I cried every time I sat to write my story. 🪄I had/have no magic to assist in the process but what I do have is a willingness to be bold and write what I have been led to write. 🪄I never turn down the opportunity as a writing coach to talk with others about their book, film script or stage play. 🪄Magic won't assist you in this process but finding a community to help you develop your story is what will get the idea from your head to your page. 🪄Need help? Let's talk...can't wait to discuss what you want to share with the world. TAG A FRIEND AND FOLLOW FOR FREE WRITING TIPS! #READEVERYDAY #WRITEEVERYDAY #AWARDWINNINGWRITER #LESBROWN #CINDYTRIMM #BLACKGIRLSWRITE #BLACKDIRECTORS

The Often Silent Struggles of Authors and Writers Every author knows that the writing journey isn’t just about sunlit vistas. There are valleys of writer's block, mountains of rejection letters, and sometimes, an overwhelming desire to quit. But, fellow writers, you're not alone. We've all felt lost or stuck at some point. Yet, it's resilience that defines us. The path might be rocky, but moving forward, even inch by inch, is progress. To our cherished readers, behind each page you turn, there's an author's soul. Your support can uplift and inspire. A review, a shout-out, or even attending a book event makes a world of difference. For everyone navigating the labyrinth of words and emotions: Remember, it’s the journey that molds us. The challenges? They're just lessons in disguise. Together, we write, we grow, we persevere. ✍️❤️ #amwriting #aspiringauthor #writerslife #nevergiveup #booklovers #alialingua #authors

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